Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Preview
In an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup, the Brooklyn Nets (-493) host the Toronto Raptors (+369) at Barclays Center. The Nets are favored by 10 points and the over/under line is set at 220.5. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game can be seen on YES.
Brooklyn (31-48) is 11th in the Eastern Conference, while Toronto (25-54) is 12th. The Raptors are fifth in the Atlantic Division, while the Nets are fourth.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Nets have the edge in their recent matchups against Toronto, posting a record of 2-1. In the last three games Brooklyn is averaging 101 points per game compared to 104 for the Raptors.
- Toronto has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 103 points per game while allowing 118. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- The last ten games that Brooklyn was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.
Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
In games where the Raptors have been the underdog this season, the average scoring margin is -9.7 points per game. As the underdog, they are 12-44 straight-up and 24-32 against the spread on the road (20-18 overall).
Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 41-37-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is 220.5, and their games have averaged a combined 231.6 points per game.
The Raptors are coming off a 140-123 loss to the Pacers. They were 14-point underdogs in that game and are 34-45 ATS for the season (20-18 on the road).
This year, Toronto is 25-54 overall and in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 18-31 and 1-14 against division opponents. On the road, the Raptors are 11-27.
In their most recent game, the Raptors and Pacers easily went over the O/U line of 240.5. The two teams combined for 263 points.
When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are 19th in the NBA at 112.7 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 115.3 points compared to 110.4 at home.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.3% of their games. In terms of pace, Toronto is 11th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Raptors are 16th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been one of the better teams at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 16th in attempts.
Looking at the Raptors defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.9 points per game (25th). In their previous game, the Raptors’ defense struggled against the Pacers, giving up 140 points on a field goal percentage of 54%.
In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 31-48. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 23-26 and 8-22 against the West.
At home, the Nets are 19-21 this season and 20-17 against the spread. Their average scoring differential at home is +1.2 points per game.
Brooklyn is favored by 10 points today and they have gone 13-12 against the spread as the favorite. Their ATS record at home is 20-17 and they have gone 3-2 as the favorite in their last five games.
In their most recent game, the Nets lost to the Kings by a score of 107-77. The O/U line for that game was 216, and they were 11-point underdogs. This dropped their ATS record to 33-43 for the season.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 39-40, and their games have averaged 224.3 points per game. In 55 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than today’s line of 220.5.
At home this season, the Nets are averaging 112.4 points per game, which is 21st in the league. Overall, they are 24th in scoring at 110.8 points per game. Brooklyn has outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in made threes per game at 13.4. However, they are just 17th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. Overall, Brooklyn is 28th in two-point field goal percentage at 45%.
Coming into this game, the Nets have made the 6th most offensive rebounds in the league. In terms of assists, they are 19th in the NBA. Over their last two games, Brooklyn has seen a decrease in scoring.
So far, the Nets’ defense is ranked 15th in the league at 113.5 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Nets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.
Despite being 10 point underdogs, we predict the Raptors to come out on top with a final score of 110-109.
Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- We like the Raptors on the moneyline (+369)
- The Raptors are also our pick on the spread at +10
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Knee – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Hip – Out
- Keita Bates-Diop – Shin – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Toe – Probable
- Nicolas Claxton – Ankle – Probable
- Jacob Gilyard – Hip – Probable
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
- Jaylen Martin – Ankle – Out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Finger – Out
- Chris Boucher – Knee – Out
- Jontay Porter – Personal – Out
- Scottie Barnes – Hand – Out
- D.J. Carton – Ankle – Out
- Gradey Dick – Groin – Questionable
